Weekly Roundup Announcement

In the absence of gigs due to the pandemic at the moment DoD is holding off from the usual weekly roundups for the time being. There's a lot less going on - especially for the small, live, underground bands we champion - and it feels a bit depressing doing them without.

 They'll be back among more normal times.
Stay safe out there.

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